Red Frogs New Zealand knew it was making a difference, but the true impact was hard to quantify.
Last week Red Frogs NZ released the 2024 Aotearoa New Zealand Impact Report, confirming its 350-plus volunteers were making a meaningful contribution to safeguarding a generation and reducing alcohol-related harm.
Independent advisory company Pluri surveyed tertiary students, key partners and stakeholders, Red Frogs volunteers and people who encountered the organisation during the New Year party period, as well as studying data, feedback and stories from the organisation's activities to inform the data.
The report highlighted the tangible impact the organisation had on student wellbeing, connection, decision making and safety at events.
National director Ray Thomson, of Dunedin, said it was great to have confirmed what the volunteers were certain of through experience.
"The report provides clear, concrete evidence of the powerful impact made by more than 350 dedicated volunteers who are working tirelessly to safeguard our vulnerable young people," Mr Thomson said.
"Red Frogs often operates in the grey areas of youth culture nobody wants to take responsibility for, so it’s great to bring the unseen into the seen and share the some of the stories and impact of what our volunteers do."
